Claudia Middleton runs the general store in Grong Grong and says that up to fifteen people stop in each day to enquire about the fruit fly exclusion zone signs, which start approximately 15km from her shop.

The daily enquiries prompted her to look into the rules of the zones and now her store is stocked with pamphlets that she supplies to motorists.

But information isn't the only thing on offer. The small business also encourages motorists to place their unwanted fruit in a basket near their front counter. The fruit and vegetables are then free for the locals to take home and eat.

Claudia says she was sick of seeing people throw away their fresh produce and started collecting donations as a result.

She hopes the information she provides to those passing by and the opportunity to donate fruit to the town will help keen an honesty system in place and prevent the spread of fruit flies.